Pest Patrol

Taking a Look at Tomato Pests

It's the first day of spring, but not too early to think about summer tomatoes. This is why I thought it was a good opportunity to discuss common tomato pests, and how to handle them. How to Graft Heirloom Tomatoes Aphids On Young Plants Aphids are the equivalent to the guy on the History Channel ...

Leaf-footed Bugs in the Springtime

In the spring, insects come out of their hiding spots like wildflowers emerging from their own winter shelter beneath the soil. For many people, stinkbugs and wasps visit them indoors. But leaf-footed bugs are making an appearance in many regions of the country as the weather warms. We found this little guy while visiting a ...

Stink Bugs and Shield Pugs: Pests that Thrive in Warm Weather

As the weather heats up it seems so does the pest pressure. Some species that thrives despite the heat are the stink and shield bugs. Stink bugs, (Pentatomidea) is a huge family, including such characters as the brown marmorated stink bug, a non-native species that causes problems on fruit, as well as being a nuisance ...